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The project investigates logical meanings of expressions like 'each other' or 'mutually'. Such 'reciprocal' expressions are affected in interesting way by common sense meanings of words they combine with, as in 'wash each other' or 'mutually praise'. Two issues are addressed: - What is the range of logical meanings that are affected by common sense knowledge? - How should a formal theory of meaning explain the way people compute such effects? The project combines methods from formal semantics and cognitive psychology, especially Prototype Theory.

PhD/post doc project 2 (vacancy no 681019-B)) starting date 1-10-2010 (negotiable, post doc between 1 Oct 2010 and 1 Feb 2011): The project investigates meanings of expressions like 'near' or 'contain', pertaining to relations in the physical space. Such 'spatial' expressions partake in interesting ways in determining logical meanings of expressions like 'near/far from a gas station', or `above/between clouds'. Two issues are addressed:

- What is the range of spatial meanings that affect logical interpretation in this way? - How should a formal theory of meaning explain the way people compute such effects? The project uses methods from formal semantics, together with methods from conceptual semantics.

For a more detailed project description: http://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/vici/projects.html#3Applicants for a post doc employment hold a PhD (completed at least one month prior to employment), as well as demonstrated capacities as an independent researcher, in the form of publications. You have a PhD in in formal semantics of natural language.

Applicants for a PhD position have a MA/MSc in in theoretical linguistics, (project 1, vacancy no 681019-A, also cognitive science) or one of the exact sciences. Candidates expecting to graduate by 1 September 2010 can also apply. The full programme description is available at: http://www.phil.uu.nl/~yoad/vici/main.html

Applications should include - a letter of motivation - a curriculum vitae including contact and personal details - the contact details of two referees (names, affiliations and phone numbers or e-mail addresses). - preferably: two reference letters

In addition, PhD applicants should include - transcripts of academic results - an MA thesis or (if the thesis is not available yet) some alternative piece of written work

E-mail applications (preferred) should be sent in pdf or doc format to Humanitiesjobs.gwuu.nl and should specify the applicant's name and the vacancy number 681019-A or B in the message as well as in the topic, include a list of attachments in the message, and specify the applicant's name in each attachment's title.

Written applications should be sent to the Personnel Department at the address below. Please refer to the vacancy number 681019-A or B as well as to the website where you found this advertisement.